Eric Wasylenko is a Canadian poker player who has built over $1.22 million in live tournament earnings while pursuing an unusually international circuit schedule. With 176 live cashes spanning Canada, the United States, and European stops from Latvia to Liechtenstein, Wasylenko is one of the more widely-travelled Canadian grinders on the current circuit — a player who takes his game wherever the cards are being dealt.

Career Earnings & Biggest Results

With total live tournament earnings surpassing $1,227,749 (according to The Hendon Mob), Wasylenko has 176 live cashes alongside a significant online record of over $657,000 tracked separately.

His standout results include:

WSOP Circuit ring — won at a Circuit stop in Liechtenstein, confirming his ability to compete successfully on the European circuit.
March 2026: 1st place in the OlyBet Showdown Riga €250 Opening Event for €7,060 — a win achieved from chip lead on the final day in Latvia.
Multiple Canadian and North American cashes across WSOP Circuit stops and domestic events throughout his career.
December 2024: Cash of $2,400, confirming continued active competition.

His estimated poker net worth, combining live and online results, exceeds $1.5 million.

Eric Wasylenko Poker — Credit: Poker.pro

Biography & Poker Background

Wasylenko has built his career through a notably mobile approach to the live circuit. While many Canadian players concentrate on domestic stops and the annual WSOP in Las Vegas, he has consistently sought out events across Europe — winning a Circuit ring in Liechtenstein and picking up results in Latvia as recently as 2026. His OlyBet Showdown Riga win in March 2026 was built from the chip lead on the final day, a pattern consistent with a player who performs well in dominant positions.

His 176 live cashes and parallel online record confirm a dual-track career — and his international itinerary reflects an appetite for competition that goes well beyond Canada’s borders.

Play Style & Strategy

Wasylenko is a high-volume, adaptable tournament player whose international schedule and consistent results across multiple countries and formats reflect genuine versatility.

His approach includes:

International adaptability: Competing successfully in Canada, the US, and across Europe requires adjusting to different field compositions, blind structures, and playing styles.
Chip lead execution: Multiple wins and deep runs built from dominant positions suggest a player who applies pressure effectively once in front.

Social Media & Online Presence

The Hendon Mob Profile

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